[Souji watches the other man's face carefully, listens to how smoothly he replies, and a small smile pulls at his lips. He can't exactly put a finger on it, but... he's spent a fair amount of time getting used to a similar mode of leadership, after all.]

A bit evasive, huh? That's alright. If you feel that there are some things you can tell me, I understand.

[He shrugs a pair of narrow shoulders lightly, a soft laugh leaving his lips.]

As long as the protection of civilians works, there are some things which are always best kept secret.